The Department of Transport has vacant pens available in metropolitan areas such as Fremantle and Two Rocks Marina, as well as regional areas including the Mid-West, South West and Great Southern.

Pens range in size from 8 to 25 metres. Having your own pen will provide you with a safe and convenient facility for your boat with secure access giving you more time on the water.

For information relating to fees and charges applying to pens, please refer to the Schedule of maritime facilities fees and charges (2019/2020).

Wait lists

The Department of Transport manages boat harbours and other maritime facilities for small craft around the state. Vessel accommodation offered at each maritime facility is different, and may include pens, swing or pile moorings, or a mix of both. There will usually be different size pens or moorings available at each facility, catering for vessels from six metres upwards.

Vessel accommodation is always in high demand. Where the number of pens/moorings available is not sufficient to satisfy demand, the DoT maritime facility maintains a waiting list.

Facilities that may have a wait list

Bunbury, Casuarina Boat Harbour moorings.

Bunbury, Casuarina Boat Harbour pens.

Exmouth boating facility.

Fremantle Challenger Harbour.

Fremantle Fishing Boat Harbour.

Geraldton boating facility.

Hillarys Boat Harbour.

Members of the public who wish to be considered for a long term (annual) vacancy in the pen/mooring system when one becomes available are able to put their name on the wait list.

Wait list process

If you would like to be on a wait list for a pen or mooring please contact us via the application form below.

You will be assigned a wait list number. (example: CBH 001)

Once a suitable pen/mooring is available, you will be contacted in writing by the Department. You will be given two-weeks to respond.

If you do not respond within the two week period your name will automatically come off the wait list. You will need to re-apply to go on the wait list again.

You will get a maximum of two offers within a year. If you decline both offers, your name will be removed from the wait list.

Project: Casuarina Boat Harbour

The Department of Transport (DoT) will implement a major component of Stage 2 - the redevelopment of the Jetty Road causeway. The value of the causeway works is approximately $10 million, with funds provided through Royalties for Regions.

Changes to speed restrictions in the Bunbury waterways

New speed restrictions and other changes have been introduced to improve marine safety for a variety of aquatic users in the Bunbury, Koombana Bay and Leschenault waterways.

To assist boat owners and raise awareness, DoT provides a free South West Boating Guide (see link below) and the changes have been included on signage at boat ramps and key locations.

The most significant changes are revised eight knot speed restricted areas throughout Koombana Bay and the Collie River, and the introduction of new closed waters to motorised vessels north of The Cut, entrance into the Leschenault Estuary.

New water ski areas have been opened at the Marlston Waterfront area, east of the Bunbury Port and north of The Cut. This will improve safety for those enjoying water ski activities and reduce congestion at the region's inland water ski lakes.

For more information, refer to the South West Boating Guide or contact DoT on 13 11 56 to receive a copy.